I'm planning to build a gaming PC with a budget of about €2,000, excluding the monitor and other peripherals. I play both demanding modern games and lighter titles, so I'm looking for a well-balanced system with strong gaming performance. I'd also like the build to look good, preferably with RGB or other customizable lighting. I can stretch the budget to roughly €2,100–€2,200 if there's a good reason, but I'd rather stay close to €2,000 if possible. What components would you recommend?
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The main priorities should be the graphics card, reliable power supply, and enough storage. A 9070 XT with 16GB of VRAM is a good fit for demanding games, while 32GB of DDR5-6000 and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive provide a comfortable baseline for gaming. Check current prices carefully, since memory and SSD listings can vary dramatically and some unusually expensive options are poor value.
You can save some money by looking at discounted Ryzen processors from reputable marketplaces, which may leave extra room for a larger SSD or more aesthetic-focused parts. For RGB, a 360mm liquid cooler can look impressive, although it isn’t necessary for the 9600X. Thermalright’s Frozen Edge and Prism models are worth considering if you want that style without spending too much.
A Ryzen 5 9600X paired with a Radeon RX 9070 XT would make a strong all-round gaming build in this price range. You could use a quality air cooler, an AM5 motherboard with Wi-Fi, 32GB of DDR5 memory, a 2TB NVMe SSD, and an 850W Gold modular power supply. The suggested parts list comes to roughly €2,085, with most of the budget going toward performance. You could add RGB components and still remain near €2,200. The AM5 platform also leaves room to upgrade to an X3D processor later.
Thanks for the advice—this looks like a solid direction.